Behind the Christmas songs we love to sing lie fascinating stories that will enrich your holiday celebration. Taking you inside the nativity of over thirty favorite songs and carols, Ace Collins introduces you to people you've never met, stories you've never heard, and meanings you'd never have imagined. The next time you and your family sing "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," you'll have a new understanding of its message and popular roots. You'll discover...

Get in the Christmas spirit with this unique collection of the most beloved Christmas carols, from the warmly nostalgic to the majestically solemn and uplifting. The book features one carol for each day from December first to Christmas Eve, and presents both the lyrics and the fascinating stories and interesting facts behind the creation of the songs. Each entry deepens our understanding of the music and enhances our appreciation of why these songs...

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus! In this heartfelt collection of real-life Santa stories, Christmas lovers will learn that the jolly old elf is alive and well and still performing miracles that reflect the spirit of the season this and every Christmas. Inside you will meet such inspiring Santa Clauses as: • Raleigh, the mailman, who every Christmas, donned a Santa suit to distribute gifts of toys and food to the poor families in "shanty...

The perfect book to create wonderful, homemade memories! The 12 Blessings of Christmas is a delightful celebration of the season, bringing out the best of blessings that make Christmastime so joyous. Memories, friends, music, faith, kindness, beauty, warmth, love, giving, peace, and faith-each blessing is highlighted with kid-friendly crafts, old-fashion recipes, poems, and music. Sprinkled throughout are tidbits of history behind each blessing...

Behold is an old-fashioned word we rarely hear these days. It's not in most modern translations of the Bible. Yet Pamela Hawkins says this word softens the edges of her heart. "I cannot say this word without moving, without extending and lifting a hand, palm open, toward the object of my attention," she remarks. Enter Advent this year with an attitude of curious expectancy and trustful anticipation. Linger for a while and pay close attention to the...

A 30-Day Anthology of Classic Christmas Writings For centuries, Christians have treasured the same classic hymns and passages at Christmas. While these works have stood the test of time, believers can be tempted to adopt them as commonplace and fail to consider their deeper meaning. Journey to Bethlehem presents an insightful selection of Christmas classics from the greatest English and American poets to important historical church figures such...

Living the Season Well is a down-to-earth volume that encompasses the arc of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany, introducing a new frame of mind about approaching the holidays. Instead of December ramping up to the pinnacle of Christmas, with a vast let down for everyone the day after, LTSW puts forth some practical ways to reimagine the celebrations and reclaim their generosity with an outward, other focus. For those whose church background has not...

Christmas has been celebrated around the world for centuries. It is generally accepted as a pivotal break in the western calendar and usually associated with family gatherings, retail profusion and merrymaking. Besides presenting the biblical account of the Christmas story in chronological order as a seamless narrative, this book serves to provide the reader with a brief explanation of the history, theology and ecclesiastical development of the event....

Through the tradition of Advent this devotional will help you unplug from all the bustle and experience your own Advent Encounter. Each chapter features a weekly devotional reading, a video, Scripture reading, candle lighting, prayer and discussion questions. This book has been designed for individuals, families and small groups. Hope. Provision. Purpose. Belief. What do you need to encounter this Christmas? The tradition of Advent invites each of...

This delightful book by Candy Christmas shares scrumptious recipes that are sure to make your family and friends feel special and loved. You can make this holiday season one your family will cherish forever. Here you'll find tips for holiday entertaining, family traditions you can make your own, and easy holiday crafts. Whether this book is for you or someone you love, it will make every Christmas a more meaningful and treasured holiday and will...